Longarm Certification/ Longarm Rental 2026
Cost: $ 69
Longarm Certification & Rental Sessions
Interested in using our longarm machine for your own quilting projects? These Longarm Certification & Rental Sessions are designed for quilters who want to become certified to rent our longarm in the future or for those who are already certified and want time on the machine for personal projects.
During certification sessions, you’ll receive hands-on instruction covering machine operation, safety, setup, and best practices to ensure you feel confident and capable working independently. Once certified, you’ll be eligible to schedule future longarm rental time.
Certified users may reserve rental sessions to work on their own quilts during designated time slots.
Time slots are limited and available by reservation only.
Supplies and preparation requirements apply and may vary by project.
Please speak directly with the instructor prior to booking to review requirements, confirm eligibility, and ensure the session is a good fit for your project.
Whether you’re getting certified or continuing your quilting journey on our longarm, these sessions provide the space, guidance, and equipment you need to bring your quilts to life.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Shop long-arm can only take a 84 inch backing
(frame is 8 ft) the top can be 76 inches.
Certification includes: free motion or learn to follow pantograph.
How to load your backing, batting and quilt top on longarm frame. How to thread machine, winding M bobbins.
Rental: free motion or pantograph,
Shop has limited color of threads, the use of pre-wound bobbins can benefit the customer.
Preparing your quilt top for quilting on a long arm
Trim stray threads, checking all seams to ensure they are all closed.
BACKING FABRIC MUST BE SQUARE AND AT LEAST 4" LARGER ON ALL SIDES THAN YOUR QUILT TOP
For example:. Quilt Top measures 60” x 60" Backing Fabric at least 68” x 68" but may be bigger
BATTING MUST BE AT LEAST 4" LARGER ON ALL SIDES THAN YOUR QUILT TOP.
What to bring:
The project, you want to quilt (top, batting,backing)
Sewing tools, note book, I use an apron when I quilt,
This keeps my tools at hands reach.